1. resembling or characteristic of a baby; infantile or childlike
Usage: often used to describe behavior, appearance, or qualities that are innocent, helpless, or underdeveloped

Examples

• The babylike features of the newborn were absolutely precious.
• His babylike dependence on his mother made it hard for him to live independently.
• She spoke in a babylike voice that annoyed her coworkers.
• The puppy had babylike curiosity about everything in the house.
• His babylike tantrums were inappropriate for a teenager.
• The soft, babylike skin of the infant required gentle care.